I am trying to get the easiest explaination of Title XIX and XVIII. Is this just for individuals with DD?

Question

Are these Social Securtiy only? Are these only for people who are mentally challenged?

Answer 1

No.  While they contain specific sections that address the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities, such as mental retardation  (Title XIX, Sec. 1910, 1922) specifically; these titles also include a wide variety of topics relating to other disabilities and medical needs.  These include broad provisions for federal. payment to state governments (Title XIX, Sec. 1903), nursing homes (Sec. 1908),  medical child support (Sec. 1908A), Indian Health Service facilities (Sec. 1911). hospital providers of nursing facility services (Sec. 1913), general nursing facilities (Sec. 1919), services for pregnant women (Sec. 1920), services for children (Sec. 1920A), certain breast or cervical cancer patients (Sec. 1920B), outpatient drugs (Sec. 1927), pediatric vaccines (Sec. 1928), disabled elderly individuals (Sec. 1929), certain low-income families (Sec. 1931) and the elderly (Sec. 1934).